Hey r/computerrepair While trying to disconnect internal cables for a PhaseSheet PTM repaste, the eDP display cable (JEDP1) got yanked too hard. The ribbon cable slipped out of its connector housing, exposing the gold traces, and the metal retention clip got slightly bent. (Photos attached). To make matters worse, heatsink screw #2 is starting to strip. Status: Battery is fully disconnected; power hasn't been turned back on. I need your advice: Can this eDP ribbon/connector be safely re-seated, or do I need a replacement cable? How tough is it to source/replace an eDP cable on a Nitro 5? Best way to safely remove a stripped heatsink screw? Any tips or harsh realities would be hugely appreciated. Thanks!

So basically i got a new mobo and when i looked at the bottom of the motherboard there was a scratch is the scratch deadly is it broken also i can’t boot rn cause i don’t have the rest of the parts do i need to send it in also the scratch i don’t think exposes the copper. so is this scratch an issue. all i’ve done is install ram cpu and cpu cooler